Form-retainer for four-in-hand ties.



S. S. GHILDS. EoEM RETAINER FOB. FOUR-IN-HAND TIES.

APPLICATION FILED JULY 17, 1912. LQ'YQO]. 3. Patented Aug". 12, 1913.

r O t n e V n Witnesses Attorneys SAMUEL SUSKIND CHILDS, OF COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO.

FORM-RETAINER FOR FOUR-IN-HAND TIES.

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T0 aZZ whom it may concern Be it known that I, SAMUEL S. CHILos, a citizen of the United States, residing at Colorado Springs, in the county of El Paso and State of Colorado, have invented a new and useful Form-Retainer for Four-in-Hand Ties, of which the following is a specification.

This invention relates to an article which may be applied to the knots of four-in-hand ties so as to both ornament the knot and retain same in proper form.

In addition to the foregoing, the present invention contemplates the production of an article of the character indicated which shall be simple, and inexpensive in construction, which shall be convenient, serviceable and efficient in use, and which shall provide an ornamental and useful article that may be embellished or set with jewels of various characters or imitations thereof.

lVith the foregoing general objects outlined, and other objects in view which will be apparent as the invention is better understood, this invention resides in the novel construction and combination of parts hereinafter set forth and claimed, it being understood that this device is susceptible of minor alterations or deviations in its details within the scope of the appended claims without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

The invention has been illustrated in its preferred embodiment in the accompanying drawings, wherein like reference characters have been employ-ed to denote corresponding parts, and wherein- Figure l is a perspective view of the article as applied to the knot of a four-inhand tic. Fig. 2 is a plan view of the article. Fig. 3 is a rear elevation thereof. Fig. 4 is an enlarged sectional detail taken on the line 4% of Fig. 2. Fig. 5 is a perspective view of a modified form.

Referring specifically to the drawings, the article forming the subject matter of the present invention comprises in its essentials the bar 6 having suitable heads or knobs at its ends. The bar 6 may be of any length consistent with the prevailing styles of scarfs and according to the dictates of convenience and efficiency, and the said bar may be of any suitable cross section, such as circular, square, triangular, elliptical, polygonal, or

Specification of Letters Patent.

Application filed. July 17, 1912.

Fatented Aug. 12,1913.

Serial No. 709,987.

fluted and may be either solid or hollow. As illustrated, the bar 6 is tubular and is provided at its ends with the concavities 7.

The heads have been designated by the numeral 8, and as illustrated are in the form of hollow truncated cones having their smallest ends received by the concavities 7 of the bar 6 and soldered or otherwise secured thereto. The heads in being thus attached to the ends of the bar 6 project laterally or to one side of the bar 6 in the same direction. The edges of the heads 8 at the largest ends are serrated in order to provide a plurality of teeth 9 for engaging jewels 10. These ewels 10 maybe diamonds, pearls, or other rare stones or if desired may be cheap imitations according to the whim of the user.

It will thus follow, that the article may be constructed of gold, or other valuable metal, or may be constructed of cheaper metals plated or otherwise finished, and the heads may be plain, or may be jeweled or otherwise embellished, the article therefore being capable of manufacture to suit the tastes of various wearers.

A laterally projecting stem or tubular member 11 is attached to the bar 6 intermediate its ends and extends in a plane at right angles to the plane of the heads 8, the said member 11 having a concaved flange 12 1sjoldered, brazed or otherwise secured to the On the side of the bar 6 opposite the heads 8 and intermediate the ends of the bar is secured a member 13 having oppositely projecting prongs let which are deflected away from the bar 6.

For purpose of illustrating the use of the device as an ornament and form retainer for the knot of a four-in-hand tie, in Fig. 1 there has been illustrated a four-in-hand tie including the knot K embodying the face portion F and the upper looped portion L which passes under the face portion F and terminates in one of the pendants P. The bar is passed under the upper loop L of the knot and seats on the face portion F of the knot, the heads 8 being exposed and ornamenting the knotand the bar serving to retain the form of the knot. The bar may be readily inserted in position as the knot is being tied and when the pendant P is drawn downwardly to tighten the knot, the bar will settle in position and will retain the knot in form. The stem or projection 11 will depend from the bar and in fitting within the knot will restrain the bar against rotating, so that the heads 8 project outwardly or forwardly and present a sightly appearance or so as to most effectively expose the embellishments or jewels. The prongs 1a which project in opposite directions at the back of the bar are designed to engage the knot should a person maliciously attempt to remove the bar from the knot thereby rendering the unwarranted detachment of the bar impossible. These prongs 14c also tend to retain the bar against sliding movements and thereby increase the efliciency of the device.

This device may also be employed in other capacities, or with other wearing apparel as will be apparent to the user, such as in the knots of bow ties under hat bands and the like.

The advantages of the present device will. be apparent from the foregoing taken in connection with the drawings, and it will follow that the objects aimed at have been attained in a satisfactory manner.

Having thus described the invention what is claimed is 1. A form retainer for four-in-hand ties, embodying a bar having heads at its ends projecting to one side and a pair of oppositely projecting prongs at its intermediate portion on the side opposite the heads and deflected from the bar.

2. A form retainer for four-in-hand ties embodying a bar having laterally projecting heads at its ends and having a laterally pro jecting member intermediate its ends eX- tending in a plane at right angles to the plane of the heads to restrain the bar against rotation when applied to the knot of a tie, the bar also having oppositely projecting prongs intermediate its ends and on the side of the bar opposite the heads.

In testimony that I claim the foregoing as my own, I have hereto aflixed my signa ture in the presence of two witnesses.

SAMUEL SUSKIND CHILDS.

Vitnesses:

T. P. EVANS, G. N. RICHARDSON.

Copies of this patent may be obtained for five cents each, by addressing the Commissioner of Patents.

Washington, D. G. 

